Katelyn, opting not to engage, said to Ashlyn, “Let’s leave.” Ashlyn stopped arguing and accompanied Katelyn inside.

Fiona recalled Ryanna’s earlier warning, holding her tongue. She knew stirring further trouble would leave a mess she couldn’t clean up.

Yet… Fiona was certain that someone would eventually take care of Katelyn, especially with Katelyn acting so arrogantly.

Inside the jewelry room, Ashlyn finally unleashed her pent-up anger, exclaiming, “What a bunch of blind fools! They ignore the truth and just talk nonsense. Idiots.”

Katelyn paused, looked at Ashlyn, and couldn’t help but smile.

“Why let them get to you? They thrive on malicious, baseless gossip. Your anger doesn’t affect them, and it’s not worth your peace.”

Katelyn was somewhat uneasy, but it wasn’t enough to rile her up. Vincent and Ryanna were bound to marry. She needed to brace herself for these situations. Anger wouldn’t resolve anything. Perhaps once Vincent and Ryanna were married, Katelyn could gradually let go of her feelings for Vincent, and other things might fade as well.

Ashlyn let out a soft sigh and said, “I know, but it’s hard to hold back my anger.”

Katelyn chuckled softly. She appreciated Ashlyn’s sentiments and found relief in Ashlyn’s support. Having someone in her corner was comforting enough.

But just then, Ashlyn gestured toward the display case, startled.

“Oh my god, I can’t believe it’s actually here!”

Katelyn turned to where Ashlyn was pointing and saw a white diamond crown resting on the glass counter, sparkling magnificently in the light. They were no strangers to this crown. It belonged to the former queen of Yata.

While they had never seen the former queen, the crown was well known to them. Legends claimed the former queen was exceptionally beautiful, though the former king had always kept her image private. It was common knowledge, however, that he cherished her deeply.

This crown had been made from the largest white diamond rough known at the time, split into three parts. One fragment had been crafted into this crown, another set into the royal scepter of the king, and the third remained uncut, stored in the Yata Royal Family’s jewelry vault. The crown’s rarity was beyond imagination. However, following the overthrow of Yata’s former king, both the monarchs vanished, and so did the crown.

Now, it appeared here. Ashlyn was astounded to see it.

Katelyn stared at the crown, a frown forming as she felt an unexplainable pull towards it. But why was it in Ryanna’s possession? This was confusing to her.

Katelyn moved closer, stood before the glass case, and gently touched the glass, almost as if she could feel the crown itself.

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The crown was not only significant for its materials but also for its exceptional craftsmanship. Even decades earlier, before the advances in technology, the diamonds had been cut with impeccable precision. This indicated the immense effort put into its creation back then. Ashlyn, filled with awe, voiced her admiration, saying, “Wow, this is incredible. I wish I could touch it and even try it on.” The crown’s current value was likely in the billions.

Katelyn remained silent, standing before the glass case for a prolonged period, lost in thought.

Ashlyn noticed Katelyn’s unusual reaction and asked with concern, “Katelyn, what’s wrong?”

Katelyn was accustomed to seeing valuable items; a mere crown wouldn’t typically leave her speechless. This was out of character for her.

Katelyn pulled her hand back from the glass, stood still, and whispered, “Seeing this crown stirred a strange unease in me.”

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